Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A6100

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A6100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP2 was released 10 years prior to the A6100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FP2 scores versus the A6100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A6100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FP2 compared to the A6100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and A6100 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and A6100.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP2 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A6100 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FP2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.